February 2008

This is just amazing. Amoebabloke built an antique-style R2D2 out of a wooden barrel and lots of amazingly shaped and crafted metal parts. I can't pretend to know how he did it, or even begin to do justice to the amount of work it must have taken, but I love the result! He hopes to sell it to someone who will truly appreciate it, so if you're a real R2D2-phile, get your money ready. This one of a kind sculpture deserves a good home. Go see the antique d2 project 8 by ~amoebabloke on deviantART.

First of all, let me say that this story involves throw-up. If you are averse to hearing such a story, please skip to the next post. I don't want to make you sick! If you're a parent, chances are you're over it, so read on...

When it comes to parenting, Hubby and I have lots in common. All the important things. However, one of the places we differ is in the treatment of sick children. Specifically, children who are vomiting, or who are about to vomit. For instance...

Not long ago, one of our young children was about to be sick. She's not old enough to go into the bathroom and take care of it herself, but there was no doubt about what was going to happen.

Sensing the imminent upchuck, Hubby jumped backwards, with a graceful agility I did not know he possessed. He nailed the move, and landed safely outside the splatter zone.

In the same second, I -- almost without thinking -- lunged toward my daughter. I got my hands cupped under her pale face just in time, and caught the mess! Yes, in my bare hands. I'm a mom. I've been a mom long enough to know it's much easier to wash my hands, arms, and/or shirt, than to scrub the sofa, floor, and/or carpet!

Once things were cleaned up and under control, I pointed out the difference in our reactions to my husband. I asked him why he jumped out of the way, leaving me to jump in. He said, "I don't know. It's just a reflex, I guess. And you're a vomit magnet."

"Vomit magnet." Next time I'm revising my Mom resume, I'll have to add that to my list of talents and responsibilities. Head Cook, Nurse, Chauffeur, Tutor, Vomit Magnet. Yeah, that's impressive. :-)

Here is a fun shirt from ThinkGeek. You can customize it by writing whatever you want in the white fields, wash it, and start over again! The marker is included.

How many different combinations of noun, verb, noun can you come up with? Make it snarky or sincere, frightening or funny. Express your feelings in geeky mad libs style! Having trouble getting started? Here are some ideas I came up with:

• im in ur computer corrupting ur files
• im in ur refrigerator eating ur treats
• im in ur microwave popping ur corn
• im in ur belly gestating ur alien
• im in ur head poking ur brain
• im in ur hatch pushing ur button
• im in ur battlestar galacticating ur cylons
• im in ur office toasting ur pita
• im in ur castle saving ur princess

Okay, you get the idea. Thought of a good one yet?